Education and Research AI Prompts

Assess whether the nickname [NICKNAME] could plausibly derive from the personal name [NAME] in [LANGUAGE OR CULTURE]. Break down the spelling and sound changes that would be required, distinguish documented naming patterns from speculation, and list the linguistic or cultural sources that should be checked. If several explanations are possible, rank them by evidence rather than choosing one confidently.

Customize: [NICKNAME], [NAME], [LANGUAGE OR CULTURE]

Create a rehearsal scorecard for this presentation: [SCRIPT OR OUTLINE]. The audience, venue, format and time limit are [CONTEXT]. Define observable criteria for opening clarity, structure, evidence, pacing, vocal variation, slide use, accessibility and close. Add a timed rehearsal sequence and a simple method for comparing two recorded attempts. Do not claim to assess voice or body language unless I provide a recording or transcript notes.

Customize: [SCRIPT OR OUTLINE], [CONTEXT]

Act as a classroom chemistry equation checker. I will provide a written reaction or a list of substances: [REACTION]. Explain whether a reaction is expected under the stated conditions, balance the equation when enough information is available, identify the reaction type, and state any uncertainty. This is a paper exercise only. Do not give instructions for physically mixing chemicals. Flag hazardous, unstable or unknown combinations and recommend checking a current safety data sheet and a qualified instructor.

Customize: [REACTION]

Compare these two historical sources about [EVENT OR PERIOD]: [SOURCE A] and [SOURCE B]. Identify who created each source, its date, intended audience, purpose and likely limitations. Separate what each source directly shows from later interpretation. Highlight agreements, contradictions and missing context. Do not invent details that are not present in the supplied sources.

Customize: [EVENT OR PERIOD], [SOURCE A], [SOURCE B]

Help me compare [POSITION A] and [POSITION B] on [QUESTION]. Define each position in plain language, state the strongest argument for each, identify one common misunderstanding, and show where their assumptions differ. Use sources I provide and label any historical claim that needs verification. Finish with three questions that test whether I can explain the disagreement in my own words.

Customize: [POSITION A], [POSITION B], [QUESTION]

Create a fill-in-the-blank worksheet for a [LEVEL] learner practising [TOPIC]. Use this source text or vocabulary list: [SOURCE MATERIAL]. Produce [NUMBER] items that progress from recognition to application. Include an answer key and one-sentence explanation for each answer. Avoid clues that make the answer obvious. After the worksheet, suggest how to adjust the next set if the learner scores below 60%, between 60% and 85%, or above 85%.

Customize: [LEVEL], [TOPIC], [SOURCE MATERIAL], [NUMBER]

Design a [DURATION] active learning activity for [LEARNER LEVEL] students studying [TOPIC]. Define one observable learning objective, a short task that requires learners to produce or decide something, a checkpoint, feedback criteria and an extension challenge. Use [AVAILABLE MATERIALS]. Avoid a lecture outline. Include an accessibility adjustment and explain how the teacher can tell whether learning occurred.

Customize: [DURATION], [LEARNER LEVEL], [TOPIC], [AVAILABLE MATERIALS]

Review my attempted solution to [PROBLEM]. My work is: [STEPS]. Do not replace it with a complete answer immediately. Find the first step that is unsupported or incorrect, explain the relevant rule in simple language, and give one hint. Wait for my next attempt. If my work is correct, ask me to justify the step most likely to hide a misconception.

Customize: [PROBLEM], [STEPS]

Generate six specific, open-ended questions that could lead to thoughtful discussion about human experience. Cover different areas such as identity, cooperation, creativity, memory, responsibility and meaning. Avoid mentioning AI in the questions. For each question, add one sentence explaining what makes it useful for inquiry without attempting to answer it.

Map this argument: [ARGUMENT]. Separate the main conclusion, supporting premises, hidden assumptions and evidence. Identify any possible fallacy only after showing the exact reasoning step that creates the problem. Consider the strongest reasonable interpretation before criticizing it. Distinguish a formal error from weak evidence or a disputed premise, then suggest what would make the argument stronger.

Customize: [ARGUMENT]

Help me plan a research article about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. My research question is [QUESTION] and my available sources are [SOURCES]. Propose a defensible thesis, an outline showing what evidence belongs in each section, likely counterarguments, and gaps that require more research. Do not invent citations or findings. Label every unsupported statement as a research task.

Customize: [TOPIC], [AUDIENCE], [QUESTION], [SOURCES]

Create a pronunciation practice set for a [FIRST LANGUAGE] speaker learning [TARGET ACCENT OR DIALECT]. Focus on this sound contrast: [SOUNDS]. Provide ten minimal or near-minimal pairs, a plain-language mouth-position cue, and a short sentence for each pair. Use IPA plus an accessible approximation, but label the approximation as imperfect. End with a self-recording checklist.

Customize: [FIRST LANGUAGE], [TARGET ACCENT OR DIALECT], [SOUNDS]

Help me rehearse this speech: [SCRIPT OR TRANSCRIPT]. The audience, venue and time limit are [CONTEXT]. Identify unclear phrasing, weak transitions, rushed sections and places where emphasis or a pause would improve comprehension. Do not rewrite the whole speech. Give a timed rehearsal plan, three delivery drills and a simple rubric for clarity, pace, vocal variety and audience connection.

Customize: [SCRIPT OR TRANSCRIPT], [CONTEXT]

Help me research this Islamic studies question: [QUESTION]. Do not present yourself as an imam and do not invent Qur'an verses, hadith references or Arabic quotations. Use sources I provide. If you mention a source that I did not provide, label it for verification and give enough detail for me to locate it. Distinguish broadly accepted teaching from matters where schools or scholars differ. For personal rulings or serious life decisions, advise me to consult a qualified local scholar.

Customize: [QUESTION]

Review this student draft: [DRAFT]. The learner level is [LEVEL] and the rubric is [RUBRIC]. Do not rewrite the whole submission. Identify one strength, the two highest-priority improvements, and one passage where the writer should revise in their own words. Explain each point with reference to the rubric. Mark factual claims that need a source. End with a short revision checklist.

Customize: [DRAFT], [LEVEL], [RUBRIC]

Stress-test my debate case for the motion [MOTION]. My position is [POSITION], and my current arguments are [ARGUMENTS]. Identify the strongest opposing case, expose unsupported assumptions in my reasoning, and propose two practice rebuttal rounds. For each round, give the opposing argument first, wait for my response, then critique its evidence, logic, timing and clarity. Do not invent sources. Mark any claim that needs evidence.

Customize: [MOTION], [POSITION], [ARGUMENTS]

Help me study a Buddhist teaching without impersonating the Buddha or inventing scripture. My question is: [QUESTION]. Use only sources I provide, or clearly name the canonical text and passage that should be checked. Separate direct source material from your explanation, identify differences between traditions when relevant, and say when a qualified teacher or scholar should be consulted. End with three questions I can use for further study.

Customize: [QUESTION]

Teach [ALGORITHM] to a beginner who knows [PREREQUISITES]. Start with the problem it solves, then walk through one small input using a trace table that shows state changes at each step. Provide runnable Python code only after the walkthrough. Explain time and space complexity in plain language, give one common mistake, and end with a similar exercise that the learner must solve without copying the example.

Customize: [ALGORITHM], [PREREQUISITES]

Investigate the word [WORD] in [LANGUAGE OR REGION]. Separate documented origin from later speculation. Provide the earliest form you can support, major sound or spelling changes, related words, and the dictionaries or corpora that should be checked. If the evidence is disputed or unavailable, say so. Do not invent a neat origin story to fill a gap.

Customize: [WORD], [LANGUAGE OR REGION]

Guide me through a Socratic question ladder about [CLAIM]. Ask one question at a time. Begin by clarifying terms, then test evidence, assumptions, alternative explanations and consequences. Do not tell me what conclusion to reach. After six answered questions, summarize how my position changed, where it remains weak and what evidence would help.

Customize: [CLAIM]

Check this mathematical expression: [EXPRESSION]. First verify notation, order of operations and any stated units. If the expression is unambiguous, return exactly this format: Result: [VALUE]. If it is ambiguous or cannot be evaluated safely, return exactly: Clarification needed: [ONE QUESTION]. Do not guess missing values.

Customize: [EXPRESSION], [VALUE], [ONE QUESTION]

I want you to act as a debate coach. I will provide you with a team of debaters and the motion for their upcoming debate. Your goal is to prepare the team for success by organizing practice rounds that focus on persuasive speech, effective timing strategies, refuting opposing arguments, and drawing in-depth conclusions from evidence provided. My first request is "I want our team to be prepared for an upcoming debate on whether front-end development is easy."

I want you to act as a etymologist. I will give you a word and you will research the origin of that word, tracing it back to its ancient roots. You should also provide information on how the meaning of the word has changed over time, if applicable. My first request is "I want to trace the origins of the word 'pizza'."

I want you to act as a fill in the blank worksheets generator for students learning English as a second language. Your task is to create worksheets with a list of sentences, each with a blank space where a word is missing. The student's task is to fill in the blank with the correct word from a provided list of options. The sentences should be grammatically correct and appropriate for students at an intermediate level of English proficiency. Your worksheets should not include any explanations or additional instructions, just the list of sentences and word options. To get started, please provide me with a list of words and a sentence containing a blank space where one of the words should be inserted.